# Surveying Technology (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics and Engineering

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/physics-engineering/surveying-technology-certificate/

**Natural Sciences Division**  
**Physics and Engineering Department**  
The Surveying Technology Certificate provides students with introductory skills that lead to a career in Surveying Technology. There is a focus on the examination and documenting of an area’s boundaries and features for the purposes of constructing a map, plan, or description. Students will complete substantial projects to develop a portfolio to aid in their career prospects. This certificate may aid in the student's search for an entry-level position as a surveying technician, computer aided drafting (CAD) technician, field technician or transfer into a surveying technology related program.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENGR 1 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR 18 | Introduction to Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENGR 24 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| **Choose one of the following:** | | 3-4 |
| ↳ MATH 150 | Trigonometry |  |
| or ↳ MATH 160 | Precalculus Mathematics |  |
| or ↳ MATH 180 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |  |
| SURV 1A | Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 1B | Surveying | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **18-19** |

Please see the Mt. San Antonio College Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying Program Website for updated information on program courses, transfer help, extracurricular activities, faculty contact information and more.

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